Eurovision in Basel is less than a month away. In the lead-up to the start of rehearsals, we will get to know a bit more about this year’s artists, their discography, and their Eurovision 2025 journey so far. Next up, we will preview Cyprus’ Theo Evan.
Theo Evan’s Eurovision Journey So Far
Theo Evan was announced as Cyprus’ Eurovision entrant on September 2nd, 2024. While his song title was kept under wraps for a long while, CyBC eventually announced in January that Dimitris Kontopoulos, Elsie, Bay, Lasse Nymann, and Linda Dale–a star-studded team of songwriters all with significant Eurovision experience–had written “Shh” his entry for Eurovision 2025.
For Eurovision 2025, it has been revealed that Cyprus will be closing Semi-Final One, which will take place on May 13.
What do we think of “Shh”?
The team at That Eurovision Site has reacted to Cyprus’ entry for Basel. Shiloh gave his thoughts on “Shh”, which you can check out below:
In addition to Shiloh’s reaction to “Shh”, you can also find out what the other members of the team thought of Switzerland’s entry right here.
Who is Theo Evan?
Theo Evan–real name Evangelos Theodorou–is a singer-songwriter raised in a Cypriot Greek family in Nicosia, Cyprus. He has had a passion for music and performance since childhood. An accomplished dancer, he won a school dance competition at the age of seven, and went on to compete in more dance competitions as well as choreograph routines. He attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, in the United States, studying Professional Music and graduating with honors. Following his graduation, he spent some time in Los Angeles, appearing as an extra in one episode of Euphoria, before returning to Nicosia to continue his career.
A relatively unknown artist prior to his Eurovision selection, he has released several singles, but as yet no EPs or albums. He will turn 24 years old on the day of the Eurovision 2025 Grand Final, and is the first Cypriot-born artist to represent Cyprus at Eurovision since 2017.
Cyprus’ Eurovision Journey
The Mediterranean nation made its debut in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1981, where Island participated with the song “Monika” and place 6th. Since then, Cyprus has participated 40 times (33 of which where they qualified for the Grand Final).
In 2024, CyBC internally selected Silia Kapsis to represent them in Malmö with the song “Liar”. During her participation in Malmö, Silia qualified for the final, before going on to finish in 15th place with a total of 78 points. The juries gave Cyprus 34 points, whilst the televote awarded Silia 44 points.
What do you think of “Shh”? Are you excited to see what Theo Evan will do in Basel? As always, let us know what you think by commenting below. Also, be sure to follow “That Eurovision Site” on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Tumblr, Threads and Bluesky as we gear up for Eurovision 2025!
News Source: That Eurovision Site / Theo Evan
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